Chapter 388 On the Cargo Ship

After Inken finished speaking, Braxton angrily approached him, demanding. “Why didn’t you inform me if you had a lead?”

Inken tightened his lips, his parched mouth showing his concern. “Freya made the call. Initially, we believed there was no danger, and that we had enough manpower. We didn’t anticipate the sudden. increase in the enemy’s strength.”

Braxton’s fist hung in the air, but he held back. “Go gather reinforcements! I’ll contact them immediately.” he instructed through gritted teeth.

Radley’s eyes were cold and determined. “I’ve already instructed Connor to search the entire city of Caltun.” Yet, he couldn’t understand how that convoy seemed to have vanished without a trace.

At the Harbor Haven Dock in Eldoria, right on the border of Florin, a massive cargo ship belched out thick white smoke.

Freya was on board a cargo ship, blindfolded with a black cloth, her mouth taped shut, and her hands and feet bound. Her world plunged into darkness, and she was cut off from sight and sound for a couple of agonizing hours. When the black cloth was finally removed, she blinked and glared at the man before her.

Jamie, seated opposite her, greeted her with a smile and said, “Let her speak.”

Moonblade, who stood nearby, promptly tore the tape off Freya’s face. It stung as it left her skin, turning her fair complexion red in patches. Yet, even after the painful ordeal, Freya remained silent.

His eyes carried a hint of amusement as he inquired, “Miss Kaufmann, do you have any questions for me?”

Freya fixed him with a cold stare and retorted, “If I ask, will you answer?”

and replied, “Not

want me to know, won’t you? You’d even tell me things 1 didn’t ask

his gentle demeanor and replied, “Miss Kaufmann, you are quite smart.” With those words, he got up and approached her. While his expression remained gentle, he suddenly brought his foot. down hard on

immense pressure caused her to gasp and slowly collapse onto

isn’t always a good thing,

her face. “I need a small favor from you, so I’ll be gentle from now on. But remember your

“What do you mean?” She instantly thought of Inken and Brisa. “You promised to release

to the deck. He grinned. “Of course, I always keep my promises. But these

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in shock. “Russell, Lucius, Maddox!” These were the three individuals from her medical laboratory. She clenched her

Callahan. I even had someone tend to their wounds before we left. So, Miss Kaufmann, do I not deserve your

teeth and glared

teenage medical prodigy, was poised for greatness. Russell had a loving family waiting for him. Maddox, with his askew glasses, trembled

pressed his foot on Freya’s shoulder. “I took them during an award ceremony. It was tough. I’ve released those

in pain, her shoulders aching from

soon enough,” he replied, his gaze fixed on the captives. “But remember, any attempt to escape, successful or not, will result in someone’s death.” With that threat, he finally lifted his foot and helped Freya

once elegant, and amiable man she knew as

her eyes in pain as she thought about the boy she

deck. It was windowless but freshly decorated, hardly resembling a cargo

her here, they left without locking the door behind them. Before leaving, they informed her, “This ship will be sailing for a while. There’s a clock on the wall, and someone will escort you to the restaurant at mealtimes. You’ll have one hour of fresh air in the morning

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